Sound System Hire Guide: 100 People Outdoor Party

Outdoor parties present a unique challenge for audio. Without walls and ceilings to bounce sound waves back into the crowd, audio dissipates instantly into the open air. If you are hosting 100 people in a park or large backyard, here is what you need to hire.

The Wattage Rule for Outdoors

For indoor events, you can get away with 5 watts per person. Outdoors, you need to double that. For 100 people, you should be looking for a sound system that delivers a minimum of 800W to 1000W RMS. Anything less, and the people at the back of the crowd won't hear the music clearly.

Our Recommendation: The Perfect Event Package

For a 100-person outdoor gathering, our "Perfect Event Package" featuring the JBL PartyBox 710 is ideal. The 800W output ensures deep, carrying bass. Just ensure you place the speaker against a solid boundary (like the side of a house or a fence) to help reflect the bass forward into the crowd.

Power and Weather Constraints

Remember that massive sound requires massive power. The JBL 710 must be plugged into a wall outlet. Furthermore, these professional speakers are not waterproof. If there is a chance of rain, you must ensure the speaker is under a marquee, patio, or waterproof cover.

While you're sorting out the drinks... don't forget the music!

A party isn't complete without incredible sound. If you are already organizing machines and catering, ensure your dance floor is covered with the most reliable speaker hire Melbourne has to offer. We provide local speaker hire in Clayton and surrounding suburbs. For most medium-to-large gatherings, we highly recommend our all-inclusive Perfect Event Package, which bundles premium JBL audio and wireless microphones into one affordable daily rate.